Belly

Canada

@shayla_giroux

Shayla Giroux is an artist, designer, woodworker, and metalsmith whose work honors labor, place, and the quiet dignity of making. Rooted in industrial design traditions, her practice has evolved to challenge the systemic inequities that shape the trades—where bias, isolation, and a lack of mentorship are too often the norm. Grounded in relationships built on patience, respect, and trust, Shayla views apprenticeship as a vital, embodied form of knowledge-sharing. Her work is continually shaped by these exchanges, reflecting an evolving commitment to equity, care, and the deeply relational nature of craft.